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Steven George Xiarhos
5th Barnstable District · Republican
Towns: Barnstable, Bourne, Sandwich (some only in part)
- 2025–2026 State Representative, 5th Barnstable · Republican
- 2023–2024 State Representative, 5th Barnstable · Republican
- 2021–2022 State Representative, 5th Barnstable · Republican (as Steven G. Xiarhos)
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Find my ballot →Record at a glance · 2025–2026 · House
267 of 267roll calls voted on (100%) · whole House 98%
45no votes (17% of votes cast) · whole House 26%
110 of 169split votes where Xiarhos was in the minority (65%) · whole House 11%
0times voted “present”
Session by session
| Session | Roll calls voted on | No votes | In the minority (split votes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–2026 | 267 of 267 | 45 | 110 of 169 |
| 2023–2024 | 201 of 201 | 47 | 69 of 106 |
| 2021–2022 | 235 of 235 | 51 | 82 of 116 |
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official House and Senate roll calls. Quorum calls are not counted.
- “Roll calls voted on” matches the Missed votes figures below; voting “present” counts as voting.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no (ties not counted). “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes.
- “Whole House” combines every member’s record for the same session. Percentages are shown only with at least 10 votes to count.
- Most bills pass or die without a roll call, so these numbers cover only part of a legislator’s work.
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Committees and leadership · 2025–2026
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management
- Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery
- Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
- Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Most bills are shaped in committee before any floor vote; committee chairs decide which bills move. Source: malegislature.gov (committee lists as of Oct 10, 2026).
Missed votes
2025–2026so farMissed 0 of 267 roll callsRank 1 of 162 representatives · Every roll call100%voted2023–2024Missed 0 of 201 roll callsRank 1 of 164 representatives · Every roll call100%voted2021–2022Missed 0 of 235 roll callsRank 1 of 161 representatives · Every roll call100%votedRoll calls this member did not vote on, while serving in the House. Ties share a rank. The record does not say why a member did not vote. See every representative →
Campaign money
$41,157raised in 2025–26
$36,566spent in 2025–26
$79,692cash on hand through Sep 30, 2026
Where the 2025–26 contributions came from
Gifts from individuals
Year by year
| Year | Raised | Spent | Cash at the end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $19,960 | $13,404 | $79,692 so far |
| 2025 | $21,197 | $23,162 | $73,136 |
| 2024 | $86,449 | $63,905 | $73,792 |
| 2023 | $36,178 | $10,101 | $51,248 |
| 2022 | $25,600 | $15,425 | $25,170 |
| 2021 | $17,443 | $5,977 | $14,995 |
| 2020 | $86,863 | $93,634 | $3,529 |
As reported to OCPF. See the full reports at OCPF
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- Shares count contributions only, from the line-by-line reports up to the latest bank report date, so they are shown as percentages. “PACs and other political committees” includes party committees. “Small gifts not listed one by one” are gifts of $50 or less that the law lets campaigns report as one total.
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In the news
- Massachusetts Marine who died in active duty to have Route 6 overpass dedicated in his nameFall River Reporter · Jun 9, 2026
- Local leaders pushing to expand commuter rail service to Cape Cod7News WHDH · May 27, 2026
- Yarmouth Police mourn passing of longtime Sergeant Thomas HennesseyCapeCod.com · May 2, 2026
- House adds $8M in public safety funds, rejects GOP bail fee changeWWLP 22News · Apr 29, 2026
- Southeastern Massachusetts Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam Era died with no family left, State Rep looking for public’s help to honor himFall River Reporter · Jan 29, 2026
- Massachusetts State Rep calling on public to fulfill deceased veteran’s wish, so he’s not buried aloneFall River Reporter · Jan 21, 2026
- Rep targets ‘prized possession” with street takeover billWWLP 22News · Nov 10, 2025
- Law named after Massachusetts 14-year-old killed in dirt bike crash takes big step forwardFall River Reporter · Oct 30, 2025
- Hundreds of strangers attend funeral service of Massachusetts veteran with no known family or close friends to attendFall River Reporter · Oct 18, 2025
- Community members call on public to attend funeral service of Massachusetts veteran with no known family or close friends to attendFall River Reporter · Oct 16, 2025
- Two pieces of legislation filed by Massachusetts Rep. will hand out stiffer penalties for assaults on officers, drag racingFall River Reporter · Oct 9, 2025
- Tournament honors Cape Cod teen who died in bike crash, raises scholarship moneyCapeCod.com · Aug 18, 2025
- Massachusetts State Rep calls for urgent legislative action amid reports of accused criminals being released due to delays in securing legal representationFall River Reporter · Jul 10, 2025
- Grant awarded for Sandwich roads after officials asked for increased motorist cautionCapeCod.com · Jul 10, 2025
- Massachusetts bill will establish penalties for those who intentionally impede, interfere, threaten, or harass first responders; detractors have First Amendment concernsFall River Reporter · Apr 3, 2025
Stories that name Steven George Xiarhos in the headline or opening, newest first, from 25 free news outlets (see the list). Headlines appear as each outlet published them; MassVoter does not write, choose or rate them. Only stories that are free to read are listed.
Disclosure: MassVoter’s founder, Michael Silvia, is the publisher of Fall River Reporter and New Bedford Guide.
Most divided votes
For each session, the 10 roll calls where the losing side was largest, with how Steven George Xiarhos voted. Most roll calls in the Massachusetts Legislature pass by wide margins, so these are where members split the most.
2025–2026
Prioritizing patient access to careFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: No121–35 · PassedPrioritizing patient access to careApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: No119–33 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2026Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes28–128 · Amendment rejectedPromoting transparency and public access in state governmentApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: No125–28 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2027Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes34–119 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2027Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes30–124 · Amendment rejectedStrengthening health care protections in the CommonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No130–29 · Amendment adoptedStrengthening health care protections in the CommonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes30–129 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2026Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes30–126 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2026Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes28–128 · Amendment rejectedEarlier sessions (20)
Modernizing firearm lawsAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: No124–33 · PassedRelative to the Affordable Homes ActAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes30–127 · Amendment rejectedRelative to the Affordable Homes ActAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes32–126 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2025Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes30–127 · Amendment rejectedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Final approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: No123–35 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Accept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: No120–36 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2025Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes29–128 · Amendment rejectedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: No121–33 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes29–125 · Amendment rejectedModernizing firearm lawsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: No120–38 · PassedRelative to work and family mobilityOverride the Governor's vetoVoted: No119–36 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)Relative to work and family mobilityFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: No117–36 · PassedRelative to work and family mobilityAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: No118–36 · PassedRelative to work and family mobilityApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: No120–36 · PassedFostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and securityOn adoption of a further amendmentVoted: Yes93–64 · Amendment adoptedOrder (filed by Mr. Galvin of Canton) for the adoption of permanent House Rules for the 192nd General Court governing the 2021-2022 legislative sessio…Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes39–119 · Amendment rejectedOrder (filed by Mr. Galvin of Canton) for the adoption of permanent House Rules for the 192nd General Court governing the 2021-2022 legislative sessio…Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes41–117 · Amendment rejectedOrder (filed by Mr. Galvin of Canton) for the adoption of permanent House Rules for the 192nd General Court governing the 2021-2022 legislative sessio…Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes38–121 · Amendment rejectedProposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in…of 2021 on again agreeing to the amendmentVoted: No121–39 · Amendment adoptedProposed Joint Rules governing the 2021-2022 legislative sessionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes38–121 · Amendment rejectedVotes by topic
Roll calls sorted by subject, from the bill title and the question voted on. A vote can fall under more than one topic; budget amendments mostly fall under Taxes and budgets. Tap a topic to see each vote.
Taxes and budgets 297
Water, sewer and environment 50
Health and human services 46
Roads, traffic and transit 37
Schools and education 33
Energy and utilities 31
Housing and zoning 22
Parks, recreation and libraries 19
Police, fire and public safety 19
Elections and how government runs 16
Licenses and permits 8
Veterans 7
Appointments and hiring 3
Bills they filed · 2025–2026
Steven George Xiarhos filed 39 bills as lead sponsor this session, including 3 filed “by request”. Sorted by subject from each bill’s title; a bill can fall under more than one.
Filing a bill puts an idea before the Legislature. Most bills are not voted on as filed: committees often combine several bills into one new bill, so a law can include a legislator’s idea without carrying their bill number. MassVoter lists what was filed, not what passed. Bills marked “by request” were filed for a constituent, as the state constitution’s right of petition allows, and may not reflect the legislator’s own view.
Police, fire and public safety 7
Appointments and hiring 6
Roads, traffic and transit 4
Veterans 3
Water, sewer and environment 2
Housing and zoning 2
Schools and education 2
Taxes and budgets 1
Energy and utilities 1
Licenses and permits 1
Health and human services 1
Other subjects 15
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 11, 2026).
Bills they signed on to · 2025–2026
Steven George Xiarhos signed on as a co-sponsor of 970 bills filed by other legislators this session. Co-sponsoring means adding your name in support when a bill is filed; it is not a vote. Sorted by subject from each bill’s title; a bill can fall under more than one.
Health and human services 107
Police, fire and public safety 93
Schools and education 72
Veterans 51
Appointments and hiring 51
Water, sewer and environment 40
Housing and zoning 39
Taxes and budgets 38
Roads, traffic and transit 35
Energy and utilities 30
Licenses and permits 23
Elections and how government runs 15
Parks, recreation and libraries 10
Other subjects 469
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 10, 2026). Bills they filed themselves are not listed here.
How Steven George Xiarhos voted
47 recorded votes on bills they co-sponsored
Relative to assault and battery upon a transit workerApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes160–0 · PassedRequiring human trafficking recognition training for certain hospitality workersApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes158–0 · PassedRelative to benefits for teachersApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes158–0 · PassedAuthorizing the city known as the town of Barnstable to change the use of a portion of a certain parcel of land within Mother’s ParkFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorCo-sponsor Voted: Yes152–0 · PassedTo increase kennel safety, aka Ollie's LawApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes159–0 · PassedRelative to a commission to study the intentional misrepresentation of a service animalApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes159–0 · PassedRelative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes and bears in traveling exhibits and showsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes157–0 · PassedRelative to treatments and coverage for substance use disorder and recovery coach licensureApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes153–0 · PassedRelative to treatments and coverage for substance use disorder and recovery coach licensureAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: Yes153–0 · Amendment adoptedTo prevent abuse and exploitationFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorCo-sponsor Voted: Yes152–0 · PassedTo prevent abuse and exploitationAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsCo-sponsor Voted: Yes156–0 · PassedTo prevent abuse and exploitationApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes151–0 · PassedTo prevent abuse and exploitationAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: Yes151–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependentsFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorCo-sponsor Voted: Yes153–0 · PassedRelative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependentsAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsCo-sponsor Voted: Yes153–0 · PassedRelative to the governance, structure and care of veterans at the Commonwealth’s veterans’ homesFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorCo-sponsor Voted: Yes153–0 · PassedRelative to accelerating improvements to the local and regional public health system to address disparities in the delivery of public health servicesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes153–0 · PassedRelative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependentsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes154–0 · PassedRelative to the creation of a women's rights history trailApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes154–0 · PassedProhibiting discrimination based on natural and protective hairstylesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes155–0 · PassedRelative to the governance, structure and care of veterans at the Commonwealth’s veterans’ homesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes156–1 · PassedUpgrading hen welfare and establishing uniform cage-free standardsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes156–1 · PassedSource: official profile on malegislature.gov. Only roll call votes are listed; bills passed on a voice vote have no individual record. MassVoter never grades or scores legislators. How to read this